AN: Woah, I can't believe I got 10 reviews! I never expected you guys to love it so much! Seriously, you guys are amazing! You rock just as much as the Camp Rock cast! Thanks to everyone who answered my questions, and a huge thanks to everyone who reviewed, including:
ersy, here's that update you wanted. I'm really happy you like it so far.
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Note to readers: In the last chapter, there was a song called Pushing Too Hard. It was written by Vic Mignogna, who isn't very well known (but he should be). I saw the lyrics to the song, and thought it'd be perfect for what Nate sings to Caitlyn (at least part of it, anyway).
Chapter 6 – Double Date (Part 2)
Meanwhile, with Shane and Mitchie…
"So…" Mitchie said, not knowing what to say.
"I hate this," Shane said.
"Excuse me?" Mitchie couldn't believe what he just said.
"I hate not being able to talk to you like we used to. We used to be able to talk about anything and everything. We used to get each other. And now, the only thing it seems like we do is argue. It's getting worse and worse, the more we talk," Shane blurted out, not being able to stop himself from ranting. He clearly looked frustrated, judging from the frown on his face, and his tone of voice.
"Yeah, I think so too," Mitchie agreed. "Why can't we talk like we used to? We're friends, right? So why does being friends seem so hard?"
Shane didn't answer. Instead, he just picked up his guitar and started playing.
Maybe I don't say all the right things
Maybe I stumble on my words
Maybe I laugh at all the wrong times
Maybe I mumble and I curse
The last thing I want is to let you down
Cause all that I want is to make you proud
I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it, so I go with it
I'm just a guy, I won't be changing the world
And girl, you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you
I know I don't make all the best moves
And I know sometimes I get weak
But I know that I got nothing to prove
Maybe that's what you like about me
The best thing I can do is be myself
And I hope it's enough to make you proud
I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it, so I go with it
I'm just a guy, I won't be changing the world
And girl, you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you
You jump in the room, my head is clear
You make the world just disappear
So open up your eyes and see
I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it, so I go with it
I'm just a guy, I won't be changing the world
And girl, you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you
I can't explain just why I'm acting this way
I can't control it, so I go with it
I'm just a guy, I won't be changing the world
And girl, you know that I'm not perfect
But I'm perfect for you
"That was…" Mitchie said, not knowing how to describe it.
"Yeah," Shane said. He'd hoped that Mitchie would grab him and kiss him senseless, but he knew enough to know she wouldn't do that. He spent a lot of time on the song, and he couldn't believe she had no reaction to it.
Mitchie's POV: I know Shane likes me, but I don't know if I can just be friends with him. Not to mention he's famous and has a million girls screaming they love him every second of every day. Wait a minute…am I jealous? Am I starting to like Shane, as more than just a friend? I'm so confused…
Shane's POV: I can't tell what Mitchie's thinking, but I hope we work something out…before camp is over. Only 2 more days, and then I might never see her again. I have to try at least once more…I'm not just in love with her, but I really, truly love her… More than any other girl I've ever been with. I love her so much, but I can't lose her. I won't…
"Mitchie?" Shane asked, snapping Mitchie out of her thoughts.
"Hmm?" Mitchie said, right before Shane kissed her, long and hard.
"Shane, no!" Mitchie pushed him away, as Shane's eyes filled with tears.
"Mitchie, don't," Shane pleaded. "I can't help it, I love you, and I can't live without you.."
"Shane, I'm sorry, I can't do this," Mitchie said, choosing her words very carefully. "I thought we were friends."
"We were, but you know what I realized? I can't just be friends with you. I can't be this close to you and not be with you," Shane said, his eyes pleading with hers. "I felt this connection to you, like when we connected at the end of Final Jam. I've never felt a connection that strong with anyone before. When you started singing, I was blown away by your voice, the one I couldn't stop hearing in my head, the one I've been searching for ever since I first heard you singing. And when you joined me on center stage, and we held hands, it was like this electric shock went through me, when we first touched. I've never experienced anything like it, not with anyone else. Mitchie…" Shane choked out. "Please…" His plea was almost a whisper, but Mitchie felt it pierce through her body.
"Shane, I-" Mitchie said, twisting the ring on her finger (that her mom gave her), just as her heart was twisting on the inside. The battle within her, the one between her heart and her head, felt like it had been going on forever, with no end in sight.
Mitchie thought back to all the times they spent together, both good and bad. She remembered how she felt all those times when she could talk to Shane, and not be afraid, since he didn't know who she really was. She remembered how she felt when Shane found out her secret, that her mom was the cook, and that she was the girl with the voice that he was looking for. But most of all, Mitchie remembered how bad she felt when Shane had been devastated by her lies, and she could never forget the way he looked her in the eyes when he stormed off after Connect 3 had debuted their new single, Play My Music, at the Beach Jam.
Mitchie had a choice to make. No go-backs. She looked at Shane, the guy whose poster she'd plastered all over her walls at home, the one whose music she listened to all day, every day, and she still couldn't believe she was in the same room, talking to him. Even more, she couldn't believe the way he was looking at her now, like he really loved her, and only her. Like no one else could compare.
Mitchie took a deep breath, let it out, and looked up. Her face was full of certainty, and her decision was finally made. It was time to let him know exactly how she felt about him. "Me either."
Mitchie leaned in and kissed Shane, just like the way he'd just kissed her.
After a while, they broke apart. "Mitchie, are you sure?" Shane said, still amazed that she'd kissed him.
"Yeah," Mitchie said, still in awe that she just kissed her idol. "I think I am."
Shane smiled, then held her close. "We'll take it slow, get to know each other, and maybe…" He looked at her, silently hoping she'd take the hint. She did.
Mitchie smiled into their kiss, this one even sweeter and more passionate than the one before.
But they weren't alone. Tess was watching them, a scowl on her face. Suddenly, an idea formed in her head, and she smiled happily.
Tess' POV: 2 days, and I'll be the one kissing Shane.
Later…
"I don't care what you say, Tess, why can't you see that Ella likes Jason?" Peggy yelled. Tess had been bugging both Ella and Peggy, reminding them that Jason was a stupid loser who didn't deserve to breathe the same air as Ella (AN: I don't think that, and I loved Jason's character in Camp Rock. I think Kevin's just as hot and sweet as his brothers. But lately, I've started to like Joe a lot. Not that I didn't before, but Kevin and Nick are more my type, personality-wise. But Joe's starting to grow on me . ).
"For the last time, Peggy," Tess sighed. "There's so many other hot guys. Ella doesn't want someone who's obsessed with birdhouses. Do you, Ella?"
But Ella had walked outside in the middle of their argument, not caring to hear them fight anymore.
She wandered far from her cabin, lost in her thoughts, until she came to Brown's cabin. Right outside lay the birdhouse she and Jason made together. But this time, it was shattered into pieces and strewn on the ground.
Ella marched up to Brown's cabin, and was about to knock, when she heard voices.
"Jason, you can't keep going on like this," Nate said, as Jason cried.
"Nate, man, I have to. I just lost the girl of my dreams. And I broke my birdhouse because I was so upset. Now I have nothing!" Jason sobbed harder.
"Jason?" Ella said, pushing the door open and revealing her presence. Jason looked up, tears in his eyes, as Nate stood up.
"Um, I'll let you two talk," Nate said, grabbing his guitar and practically running out the door.
Ella and Jason stared at each other, both of them with tears in their eyes.
AN: So, what happens next? Will Jella ever work out? What did you think? Did you like it? Hate it? What's Tess up to? Review, and you'll find out even sooner. So please review .